Week 15 · 2021 Season
Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings
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17–9
Chicago Bears
Chicago Bears
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December 20, 2021 · Soldier Field
Final
Minnesota Vikings
BOOMBLÄT Game Score
64BLIP
Chicago Bears
BOOMBLÄT Game Score
47BLÄT
Score by Quarter
Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
Minnesota737017
Chicago03069
Game Timeline
MIN0–0CHIKICKOFF
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MinnesotaChicagoTouchdownField goal / scoreMinnesota took control and never let go
Key EventsFrom the play-by-play
Q105:09
🏈 Touchdown · MIN · J.Jefferson12 yds
(5:09) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 18-J.Jefferson for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
6–0
Q102:44
⚠️ Fumble · CHI · J.Fields
(2:44) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields right end to MIN 46 for 1 yard (27-C.Dantzler). FUMBLES (27-C.Dantzler), RECOVERED by MIN-55…
7–0
Q213:32
🎯 Field Goal · MIN
(13:32) 1-G.Joseph 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-3-J.Berry.
10–0
Q209:09
⚠️ Fumble · CHI · D.Montgomery-2 yds
(9:09) 32-D.Montgomery right end to MIN 12 for -2 yards (90-S.Richardson). Penalty on CHI-83-D.Newsome, Offensive Offsid…
10–0
Q201:37
🎯 Field Goal · CHI
(1:37) 2-C.Santos 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.
10–3
Q200:59
❌ Interception · MIN · K.Cousins
(:59) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass deep right intended for 18-J.Jefferson INTERCEPTED by 26-D.Bush at CHI 34. 2…
10–3
Q305:55
🏈 Touchdown · MIN · I.Smith-Marsette7 yds
(5:55) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 15-I.Smith-Marsette for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
16–3
Q414:54
⚠️ Fumble · MIN
(14:54) 3-J.Berry punts 43 yards to CHI 33, Center-42-A.DePaola. 10-D.Byrd MUFFS catch, RECOVERED by MIN-29-K.Boyd at CH…
17–3
Q400:01
🏈 Touchdown · CHI · J.Horsted19 yds
(:01) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields pass deep left to 87-J.Horsted for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
17–9
Box Score
87Passing Yards285
132Rushing Yards115
219Total Yards400
2Touchdowns1
2Turnovers2
4Sacks Taken3
12First Downs23
54Penalty Yards91
59.7Passer Rating89.9
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Scoring Plays
Q1MIN(5:09) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short left to 18-J.Jefferson for 12 yards, TOUCHDOWN.6–0
Q1CHI(2:44) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields right end to MIN 46 for 1 yard (27-C.Dantzler). FUMBLES (27-C.Dantzler), RECOVERED7–0
Q2MIN(13:32) 1-G.Joseph 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-42-A.DePaola, Holder-3-J.Berry.10–0
Q2CHI(1:37) 2-C.Santos 34 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-48-P.Scales, Holder-16-P.O'Donnell.10–3
Q3MIN(5:55) (Shotgun) 8-K.Cousins pass short right to 15-I.Smith-Marsette for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.16–3
Q3CHI(1:02) 1-J.Fields sacked at MIN 23 for -2 yards (98-D.Wonnum).17–3
Q4CHI(:01) (Shotgun) 1-J.Fields pass deep left to 87-J.Horsted for 19 yards, TOUCHDOWN.17–9
Quick Stats
Date
December 20, 2021
Stage
Week 15
Stadium
Soldier Field
Surface
Grass · Outdoors
Referee
Scott Novak
Weather
37°F · 8 mph wind
Game Form
Minnesota Vikings
This game64BLIP
All-time avg68BLIP
▼ −4 Below form
Chicago Bears
This game47BLÄT
All-time avg55BLÄT
▼ −8 Below form
Quarterbacks
MIN
Kirk Cousins
CHI
Justin Fields
MIN Coach
Mike Zimmer
CHI Coach
Matt Nagy
About This Game
Minnesota Vikings 17–9 Chicago Bears in week 15 play, 2021. BOOMBLÄT scores each side's performance straight from the box score — offense, defense and game context in one number.
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